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Father John Bradley, former Phila. pastor, dies at 91
After nine years in the U.S. Army and at St. Joseph's College, the North Philadelphia native entered St. Charles Seminary, where he made lifelong priest friends.
Christians, Jews recall key meeting to heal ancient wounds
Participants in a June 11 webinar reflected on an encounter between Pope John XXIII and French historian Jules Isaac that sparked Vatican II reforms on Christian-Jewish relations.
Georgetown forum examines transforming police work
Adopting a "use of force" standard, allowing civil suits against officers, and barring chokeholds and "no knock" raids were among the suggestions for police reform by a panel of police and civil rights activists.
Supreme Court: Law protects LGBT workers from discrimination
Despite interpretations of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, "Only the written word is the law, and all persons are entitled to its benefit," Justice Gorsuch wrote in the court's majority opinion.
Detroit archdiocese condemns attacks on Washington archbishop
A fringe organization that bills itself as Catholic made "racist and derogatory" attacks on Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who is Black. "Vile comments" by the group were also opposed in Tennessee.
Decline in confession ‘clogs church’s arteries,’ evangelizer says
Most Catholics, even active ones, rarely (or never) receive the sacrament of reconciliation, leaving pews empty and hearts burdened, according to archdiocesan evangelization director Meghan Cokeley.
N. Ireland’s experience may offer insight into U.S. policing issues
A dual citizen and former California cop sees remarkable parallels between today's calls for reform of police departments in the U.S. and the experience of the Troubles.
13 deacons ordained in joint ceremony by Archbishop Perez
While typically two ordination ceremonies for deacons -- one for transitional and one for permanent -- are held weeks apart, this year they received holy orders together June 13.
Learn about mindfulness for everyday life
A virtual gathering Saturday, June 27 will offer 10 mindfulness methods for deepening spiritual awareness and inward connectedness within the day. Expect to feel refreshed, attuned, peaceful and joyful.
Virtual book club studies ‘The Virtue of Resilience’
Join with other seekers as two Cranaleith presenters explore how hope and resilience offer solace and wisdom in navigating these unsettling times.